Report finds misogyny concerns within Sussex NHS trust

Senior staff at an under-fire NHS trust experienced “misogyny” from male colleagues and felt “psychologically unsafe”, a report has found.

Women working at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) reported “eye-rolling”, “dismissiveness” and “pejorative references to sexuality” made by senior leaders.

The report by healthcare consultancy firm Niche, published on 31 July, also found “significantly more focus” on culture was needed.

Dr Andy Heeps, acting chief executive of the trust, said fundamental issues “need to change, and change quickly”.